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Jackson Lab hits new yearly record for grant funding
December 23, 2021The Bar Harbor institution was awarded over $140 million in grant funds during 2021, a new annual record for the biomedical research institute. The lab also saw other milestones during the year, including the start of a new CEO.
December 23, 2021Maine-based Covetrus makes Europe-based organizational changes
December 21, 2021Covetrus, the animal health business that's the largest public company headquartered in Maine, is restructuring to strengthen its operations in the United Kingdom, Germany and elsewhere.
December 21, 2021As Maine employers struggle to find workers, unemployment rate is nearly unchanged
December 17, 2021Businesses struggle to find workers, but unemployment and labor force participation remained stagnant in November, the state Department of Labor said Friday.
December 17, 2021
Rapid COVID-19 testing resumes at Portland International Jetport
December 16, 2021Portland International Jetport has partnered with a California startup, Curative Inc., to offer rapid COVID-19 testing for passengers and the general public.
December 16, 2021
Another Maine hospital looks to upgrade: MDI Hospital proposes $30M renovation
December 16, 2021The project was conceived long before the COVID-19 crisis to address aging infrastructure and long-term growth. “The pandemic has only accelerated the need to move forward with critical upgrades to our emergency department,” the hospital’s CEO said.
December 16, 2021
Mills begins deploying National Guard members to 10 health care facilities this week
December 14, 2021Starting Thursday, 38 National Guard members out of 75 that have been called up will be deployed to 10 health care facilities across the state.
December 14, 2021Feds award $4M to help two Maine health centers boost access to care
December 13, 2021The recipients plan to use the funds to improve access to health care, with the goals of building healthy communities, strengthening the health care workforce and achieving health equity.
December 13, 2021
MaineHealth awards $100K for development of innovative medical devices
Updated: December 13, 2021A robotic clot retriever and a collapsible aerosolized particle enclosure were selected to receive a total investment of $100,000 from MaineHealth Innovation’s inaugural Bonfire Fund.
Updated: December 13, 2021
Nearly 60,000 Mainers sign up for health coverage via state's marketplace
December 10, 2021More Mainers have signed up for health insurance coverage through the state's new online marketplace than those who used the federal system last year.
December 10, 2021
Federal COVID-19 surge response team will lend a hand at Maine Med
December 10, 2021The 14-member team of doctors, nurses and paramedics is scheduled to arrive as early as this weekend to supplement staff at Maine Medical Center, Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday.
December 10, 2021
National Guard called up, MaineHealth procedures postponed as COVID surges
December 9, 2021The latest surge in COVID-19 has forced Gov. Janet Mills to activate the Maine National Guard, while hospitals are postponing non-urgent procedures and diverting cases away from their emergency departments.
December 9, 2021
With wages going up, Maine businesses hurdle higher to hire
Updated: December 13, 2021Maine's minimum wage has been increasing, and Maine employers are increasing their own minimums. But attracting and retaining workers remains tough in the tight labor market.
Updated: December 13, 2021
Maine is the 'state of the decade' for hospital quality, watchdog group says
December 8, 2021The state has consistently scored near the top in national evaluations of hospital quality and safety, conducted by the Leapfrog Group. Now the group is singling out Maine for its high marks.
December 8, 2021
Construction of $1.5M Maine Med pediatric facility due to begin next month
December 3, 2021A Portland foundation is donating $2.25 million to build the center, establish a medical director chair for the children’s cancer program and enhance support services. The center will expand capacity and healing amenities.
December 3, 2021
Bangor-based Rx delivery service acquired by New Jersey company
December 2, 2021Mission Critical Delivery Solutions was acquired by SDS Rx for an undisclosed price. Both businesses specialize in transporting medications and other medical goods to patients.
December 2, 2021Northern Light Health gives uninsured patients a price break
December 1, 2021Northern Light Health has begun offering a discount to uninsured patients, aligning their bills with what insurers typically have to pay.
December 1, 2021
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